US5398162A - Circuit module with catch and release for displacing a cantilevered latch - Google Patents
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- US5398162A US5398162A US07/982,338 US98233892A US5398162A US 5398162 A US5398162 A US 5398162A US 98233892 A US98233892 A US 98233892A US 5398162 A US5398162 A US 5398162A
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- cantilevered latch
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K7/00—Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
- H05K7/14—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
- H05K7/1401—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack comprising clamping or extracting means
- H05K7/1402—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack comprising clamping or extracting means for securing or extracting printed circuit boards
- H05K7/1409—Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack comprising clamping or extracting means for securing or extracting printed circuit boards by lever-type mechanisms
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
- Y10T292/08—Bolts
- Y10T292/1043—Swinging
- Y10T292/1075—Operating means
- Y10T292/1083—Rigid
- Y10T292/1091—Spring-arm catch
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
- Y10T292/42—Rigid engaging means
- Y10T292/438—Spring-arm catch
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
- Y10T403/59—Manually releaseable latch type
- Y10T403/591—Manually releaseable latch type having operating mechanism
- Y10T403/593—Remotely actuated
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- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Mounting Of Printed Circuit Boards And The Like (AREA)
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US07/982,338 US5398162A (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1992-11-27 | Circuit module with catch and release for displacing a cantilevered latch |
DE1993604180 DE69304180T2 (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-11-18 | Circuit module lock |
EP19930309219 EP0599551B1 (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-11-18 | Circuit module latch |
AU51990/93A AU671161B2 (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-11-26 | Circuit module having catch and release |
JP31923393A JPH06216549A (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1993-11-26 | Adaptable circuit module to chassis |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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US07/982,338 US5398162A (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1992-11-27 | Circuit module with catch and release for displacing a cantilevered latch |
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US5398162A true US5398162A (en) | 1995-03-14 |
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US07/982,338 Expired - Lifetime US5398162A (en) | 1992-11-27 | 1992-11-27 | Circuit module with catch and release for displacing a cantilevered latch |
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US (1) | US5398162A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0599551B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH06216549A (en) |
AU (1) | AU671161B2 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69304180T2 (en) |
Cited By (15)
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US5601445A (en) * | 1995-03-13 | 1997-02-11 | Imed Corporation | Electrical and structural interconnector |
US5692919A (en) * | 1995-05-04 | 1997-12-02 | Motorola, Inc. | Rotatable contact carrier for interconnecting electrical devices |
US5761030A (en) * | 1996-06-19 | 1998-06-02 | Compaq Computer Corporation | Electronic device with circuit board latching and retaining structure |
US6173843B1 (en) * | 1999-11-15 | 2001-01-16 | Gateway, Inc | Computer expansion card latching and retention mechanism |
US6220678B1 (en) * | 1999-06-29 | 2001-04-24 | Emc Corporation | Electrical cabinet |
US6358080B1 (en) * | 2000-05-23 | 2002-03-19 | Avaya Technology Corp. | Snap-in module system |
US6381146B1 (en) * | 2000-09-28 | 2002-04-30 | Hewlett-Packard Company | Module removal system |
US6416090B1 (en) * | 1999-08-31 | 2002-07-09 | 3Com Corporation | Locking mechanism for an enclosure |
US20070293078A1 (en) * | 2006-06-16 | 2007-12-20 | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | Module with fixed structures |
US20090090404A1 (en) * | 2001-02-07 | 2009-04-09 | World Factory, Inc | Umbrella Apparatus |
US20130045045A1 (en) * | 2011-08-19 | 2013-02-21 | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Electronic device with slot cover ejection mechanism |
JP2014135178A (en) * | 2013-01-09 | 2014-07-24 | Fujitsu Component Ltd | Card edge connector, substrate, connector |
US20170064843A1 (en) * | 2014-05-07 | 2017-03-02 | Thomson Licensing | Vertical electronic device and modular unit |
CN111152943A (en) * | 2020-01-13 | 2020-05-15 | 中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心 | Fixing mechanism and spacecraft |
EP3952624A1 (en) * | 2020-08-06 | 2022-02-09 | Vdsys | Modular electronic assembly and mobile video system comprising such an assembly |
Families Citing this family (3)
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ATE356538T1 (en) * | 2003-10-13 | 2007-03-15 | Siemens Ag | FASTENING INTERCHANGEABLE TERMINAL OR ELECTRONIC MODULES WITH INTEGRATED FORCED SHUTDOWN |
ATE341188T1 (en) * | 2003-10-15 | 2006-10-15 | Siemens Ag | CHANGING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH STANDING WIRING |
DE502004007276D1 (en) | 2004-04-02 | 2008-07-10 | Siemens Ag | Locking of replaceable modules with automatic forced shutdown |
Citations (9)
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US3969796A (en) * | 1975-09-17 | 1976-07-20 | General Electric Company | Releasable fastening arrangement for a radio housing and a battery housing |
WO1986004207A1 (en) * | 1985-01-03 | 1986-07-17 | Selenia Industrie Elettroniche Associate S.P.A. | Electromechanical device to house electronic modules |
US4698024A (en) * | 1982-03-01 | 1987-10-06 | Texas Instrument Incorporated | Rack for input/output modules for a programmable controller |
US4862320A (en) * | 1987-09-14 | 1989-08-29 | Digital Equipment Corporation | Rack for circuit boards of an electrical system |
DE8910111U1 (en) * | 1989-08-24 | 1989-10-19 | Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt, De | |
US4881744A (en) * | 1988-03-10 | 1989-11-21 | Merit Industries, Inc. | Electronically scored dart game having front opening service door |
US4893263A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1990-01-09 | Compaq Computer Corporation | Support apparatus for portable computer expansion unit |
US4972296A (en) * | 1989-06-15 | 1990-11-20 | Northern Telecom Limited | Expandable modular switching unit |
US5003431A (en) * | 1989-12-18 | 1991-03-26 | Unisys Corporation | Insertion, extraction, and clamping apparatus for electrical modules |
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1992
- 1992-11-27 US US07/982,338 patent/US5398162A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1993
- 1993-11-18 DE DE1993604180 patent/DE69304180T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1993-11-18 EP EP19930309219 patent/EP0599551B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-11-26 JP JP31923393A patent/JPH06216549A/en active Pending
- 1993-11-26 AU AU51990/93A patent/AU671161B2/en not_active Ceased
Patent Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3969796A (en) * | 1975-09-17 | 1976-07-20 | General Electric Company | Releasable fastening arrangement for a radio housing and a battery housing |
US4698024A (en) * | 1982-03-01 | 1987-10-06 | Texas Instrument Incorporated | Rack for input/output modules for a programmable controller |
WO1986004207A1 (en) * | 1985-01-03 | 1986-07-17 | Selenia Industrie Elettroniche Associate S.P.A. | Electromechanical device to house electronic modules |
US4928208A (en) * | 1985-01-03 | 1990-05-22 | Selenia Industrie Elettroniche Associate S.P.A. | Housing and connection device for electronic modules |
US4893263A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1990-01-09 | Compaq Computer Corporation | Support apparatus for portable computer expansion unit |
US4862320A (en) * | 1987-09-14 | 1989-08-29 | Digital Equipment Corporation | Rack for circuit boards of an electrical system |
US4881744A (en) * | 1988-03-10 | 1989-11-21 | Merit Industries, Inc. | Electronically scored dart game having front opening service door |
US4972296A (en) * | 1989-06-15 | 1990-11-20 | Northern Telecom Limited | Expandable modular switching unit |
DE8910111U1 (en) * | 1989-08-24 | 1989-10-19 | Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt, De | |
US5003431A (en) * | 1989-12-18 | 1991-03-26 | Unisys Corporation | Insertion, extraction, and clamping apparatus for electrical modules |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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Digital Equipment Corporation advertisement; Data Communications, vol. 21, No. 8, inside back cover page, May 1992; New York, N.Y. * |
Cited By (18)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5601445A (en) * | 1995-03-13 | 1997-02-11 | Imed Corporation | Electrical and structural interconnector |
US5692919A (en) * | 1995-05-04 | 1997-12-02 | Motorola, Inc. | Rotatable contact carrier for interconnecting electrical devices |
US5761030A (en) * | 1996-06-19 | 1998-06-02 | Compaq Computer Corporation | Electronic device with circuit board latching and retaining structure |
US6220678B1 (en) * | 1999-06-29 | 2001-04-24 | Emc Corporation | Electrical cabinet |
US6416090B1 (en) * | 1999-08-31 | 2002-07-09 | 3Com Corporation | Locking mechanism for an enclosure |
US6173843B1 (en) * | 1999-11-15 | 2001-01-16 | Gateway, Inc | Computer expansion card latching and retention mechanism |
US6358080B1 (en) * | 2000-05-23 | 2002-03-19 | Avaya Technology Corp. | Snap-in module system |
US6381146B1 (en) * | 2000-09-28 | 2002-04-30 | Hewlett-Packard Company | Module removal system |
US20090090404A1 (en) * | 2001-02-07 | 2009-04-09 | World Factory, Inc | Umbrella Apparatus |
US20070293078A1 (en) * | 2006-06-16 | 2007-12-20 | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | Module with fixed structures |
US20130045045A1 (en) * | 2011-08-19 | 2013-02-21 | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | Electronic device with slot cover ejection mechanism |
US8622646B2 (en) * | 2011-08-19 | 2014-01-07 | Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Electronic device with slot cover ejection mechanism |
JP2014135178A (en) * | 2013-01-09 | 2014-07-24 | Fujitsu Component Ltd | Card edge connector, substrate, connector |
US20170064843A1 (en) * | 2014-05-07 | 2017-03-02 | Thomson Licensing | Vertical electronic device and modular unit |
US10004150B2 (en) * | 2014-05-07 | 2018-06-19 | Thomson Licensing | Vertical electronic device and modular unit |
CN111152943A (en) * | 2020-01-13 | 2020-05-15 | 中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心 | Fixing mechanism and spacecraft |
EP3952624A1 (en) * | 2020-08-06 | 2022-02-09 | Vdsys | Modular electronic assembly and mobile video system comprising such an assembly |
FR3113350A1 (en) * | 2020-08-06 | 2022-02-11 | Vdsys | Modular electronic assembly and mobile video system comprising such an assembly |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0599551B1 (en) | 1996-08-21 |
DE69304180T2 (en) | 1997-03-06 |
AU671161B2 (en) | 1996-08-15 |
JPH06216549A (en) | 1994-08-05 |
AU5199093A (en) | 1994-06-09 |
DE69304180D1 (en) | 1996-09-26 |
EP0599551A1 (en) | 1994-06-01 |
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